Writing a letter to the editor or elected official is one of the most effective ways of communicating your concerns and imparting change. This page is designed to help you complete this task by walking you through a series of steps. It is very useful to read the “Tips On Writing Letters” article before you… Continue Reading
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Radio Address: Sen. Diamond On “Same-Day Registration”
Listen: http://www.mainesenate.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/diamond_radio_address_0611.mp3 Good Morning. Thank you for tuning in to the Democratic Radio Address. This is Senator Bill Diamond. Presently, I am the State Senator representing Windham and surrounding towns. But not so long ago I served as Maine’s Secretary of State. As the Constitutional officer leading the state’s elections, I saw first hand democracy… Continue Reading
Talking Points On LD 1333
DEMOCRATS HAVE A BETTER PLAN Lowering the cost of health care for Maine people and small businesses, while increasing quality and accessibility is a top priority for Democrats. We believe proposals focused on bringing a state-base insurance exchange is the best way to do this as well as focusing our policies on prevention. We believe… Continue Reading
Fact Sheet On LD 1333
OVERVIEW LD 1333 is a wholesale repeal of Maine’s strong health care protections. It was ramrodded through the Insurance and Financial Services Committee by Republican lawmakers who introduced a 45-page amendment after the public hearing. The proposal undoes decades of Maine law that ensures consumers are protected from predatory insurance practices. The bill morphed from… Continue Reading